Top 5 Worst TUF Ideas

Stocking the House with Booze

At some point in the creation process producers decided drunken fighters would likely make for good television. While they were right to an extent, the combination of testosterone-fueled athletes cooped up without access to the outside world and unlimited booze has also delivered some frightening, sad, and downright embarrassing moments, creating at atmosphere that doesn't necessarily reflect MMA in the most positive light.

Doing Away with Fight to Get Into the House

Likely meant to produce fresher fighters, the decision to drop qualifying clashes ended up thinning out the talent pool. Fighters got by on personality and record rather than production, while some even ended up quitting the show when their passion to win didn't go as deep as initially believed. Fortunately, the UFC was quick to remedy the matter and return to the opening round of rumbles.

Live Format for Ultimate Fighter 15

While the notion of delivering a "real time" product on TUF 15 sounded good on the surface, the actual result was not so smooth. The situation removed editors' ability to highlight certain personalities or accentuate drama and the fights weren't so fantastic either since even the most plodding affair couldn't be polished up.

Roy Nelson as Coach on Ultimate Fighter 16

Roy Nelson has a fantastic personality but his work ethic leaves a lot to be desired, especially when it came to his coaching skills on TUF 16. Many of his team-members complained about the situation and even took to training themselves at the house or in the gym when necessary.

Comparing Contestants to All-Time Greats

UFC President Dana White has predicted some big things for fighters who looked sharp on TUF by comparing them to greats like Anderson Silva. However, rarely have his prognostications came true including an 0-2 mark from recent finalist Uriah Hall since being on the show.

The UFC’s creation of the Ultimate Fighter will forever be linked with the organization’s rise from an outcast athletic endeavor to global power, as the show showcased the personalities and professionalism often involved inside the cage. For the first time many fans learned how technical Mixed Martial Arts actually was and got a feel for how approachable fighters actually were. However, that’s not to say every decision relating to TUF has been great since it first showed up. With TUF 18 debuting tomorrow night it’s time to take a look back at five gaffes from the franchise’s run on TV in hopes the decision to mix male/female fighters on the upcoming season doesn’t follow in their footsteps… (Photos by USA Today Sports Images)